Red Bulls goalkeeper Danny Cepero, second from left, eyes the ball as the Sounders' Nate Jaqua, center, and Brad Evans, second from right, look on along with New York Red Bulls' Carlos Mendes (4). (Ted S. Warren | Associated Press)

Sounders fans, from left, Josh Mckenna of Bremerton, Matt Schepherdson of Bremerton and Charlotte McMillen of Port Orchard cheer during a rally in Pioneer Square in Seattle before the soccer club's opening game. The team defeated the New York Red Bulls 3-0. (LARRY STEAGALL | KITSAP SUN)

Josh McKenna of Bremerton shows his enthusiasm for the Seattle Sounders as he walks to the soccer club's opening game Thursday in Seattle. (Larry Steagall | Kitsap Sun)

Anglea Battaglino of Bremerton gets her game face on while she rides the ferry to the Seattle Sounders' debut game Thursday. The Sounders defeated the Red Bulls of New York 3-0. (LARRY STEAGALL | KITSAP SUN)

Anglea Battaglino of Bremerton, right, helps Josh McKenna of Bremerton with his face paint Thursday while both were on their way to the Seattle Sounders' debut game. The Sounders defeated the New York Red Bulls, 3-0. (LARRY STEAGALL | KITSAP SUN)